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R&B Icon Angie Stone Dies in Tragic Car Accident

3/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Angie Stone, the beloved 63-year-old R&B icon and a trailblazer from the hip-hop trio The Sequence, tragically lost her life in a car accident early Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama. Returning home from a performance, her van was collided with a truck. She leaves behind her son, Michael, and a legacy of unforgettable music.

History

Historical Context

Angie Stone, a pioneer in hip-hop and R&B, rose to fame in the late 1970s as part of The Sequence, one of the first female rap groups. Their hit "Funk You Up" marked a significant moment in music history. Stone's career reflected the evolution of R&B, blending gospel roots with contemporary sounds, making her loss in a car accident a poignant reminder of her lasting impact on the genre.

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Story summary

Angie Stone, the beloved 63-year-old R&B icon and a trailblazer from the hip-hop trio The Sequence, tragically lost her life in a car accident early Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama. Returning home from a performance, her van was collided with a truck. She leaves behind her son, Michael, and a legacy of unforgettable music.

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